Postcode insights

M34 2AU

Acre Street

Denton North East

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Detailed insights for M34 2AU

Overview

Postcode M34 2AU is located in a major urban area, within the Denton North East ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Denton North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Denton North is £37,980 per year. The nearest station is Denton, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Denton North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,120 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Denton North has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.6%

Approximately 5.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Denton North is £37,980 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 73 ft away from M34 2AU.

Flood risk

No risk

Denton North near M34 2AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Denton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M34 2AU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Denton

N/A

Walking directions to Denton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M34 2AU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miVictoria ParkSmallWalking directions to Victoria Park

Area Profile

Population
371
Population density
4,585.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.63(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.05(+12%)
Vehicle crime
11(+84%)
Public order
9.7(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.06(+1%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
316
85.41%
Other White
28
7.57%
Pakistani
5
1.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.35%
Other Asian
4
1.08%
Total population: 370

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
28.33%
Level 3 (A level)
56
18.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
17.33%
No qualifications
44
14.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
10.33%
Total 16+ residents: 300

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
83
46.11%
Owns with a mortgage
49
27.22%
Owns outright
34
18.89%
Other social rented
9
5%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.22%
Total households: 180

Property prices in Denton North East

Median price£191,250
Price per sq ft£260
Sales (last 12 months)126
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £228K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £191,250 (about £260 per square foot) in Denton North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Denton North East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£280,000£350
Semi-Detached41£225,000£281
Terraced62£180,000£228
Flats10£135,000£280

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Denton North East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denton North East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181,250£80,000£125,000£100,975
2017£175,000£86,125£140,000£110,000
2018£185,000£86,000£154,500£114,600
2019£218,000£89,950£156,000£120,500
2020£252,475£97,475£166,500£128,500
2021£266,000£99,950£190,000£150,000
2022£315,000£104,975£218,000£165,250
2023£330,000£117,500£234,000£163,500
2024£338,475£130,000£250,000£175,000
2025£286,950£128,000£225,000£180,000
2026£250,000£137,500£225,000£184,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Denton North East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Denton North East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£149£158£122
2017£204£146£186£136
2018£216£152£181£135
2019£241£150£200£155
2020£253£151£201£152
2021£243£198£237£187
2022£306£212£267£210
2023£307£223£284£230
2024£290£221£285£221
2025£320£258£265£218
2026£387£258£296£245
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Denton North East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Denton North East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M34 2AU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M34 2AU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jun 2025170, Acre Street, Manchester, M34 2AYTerracedFreehold£243,000
16 Apr 20253, Heristone Avenue, Manchester, M34 2ATTerracedFreehold£170,000
07 Mar 202517, Heristone Avenue, Manchester, M34 2ATTerracedFreehold£140,000
26 Sept 202526, Town Lane, Manchester, M34 6LETerracedFreehold£93,264
12 Jan 20268, Chestnut Gardens, Manchester, M34 6AESemi-DetachedLeasehold£240,000

Schools

In the M34 2AU postcode area, located within Denton North, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M34 2AU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondarySt Thomas More RC CollegeVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Mary's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryGreswell Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M34 2AU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M34 2AU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWelcome ExpressTown Lane, Tameside, M34 6AJWalking directions to Welcome Express
0.2 miPark & ShopPit Street, Tameside, M34 6PTWalking directions to Park & Shop
0.2 miNews CentreMarket Street, Tameside, M34 2XWWalking directions to News Centre
0.3 miCough & CandyBowden Street, Tameside, M34 2ABWalking directions to Cough & Candy
0.3 miMorrisonsKing Street, Tameside, M34 6PGWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tameside district (2025-26).

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,055
Band D£2,312
Band E£2,826
Band F£3,339
Band G£3,853
Band H£4,624

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M34 2AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Aron Webb

Denton North East - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Hannah Spencer

Gorton and Denton - Elected 26 Feb 2026

Green Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictTamesideE08000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyGorton and DentonE14001251
WardDenton North EastE05014523
ParishTameside, unparished areaE43000162
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Denton NorthE02001249
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 021DE01005975
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M34 2AU

Is M34 2AU (Denton North) safe?

The area around M34 2AU records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near M34 2AU?

The median sale price around M34 2AU in Denton North is £191,250 (about £260 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M34 2AU?

There are 12 schools close to M34 2AU, including St Thomas More RC College (Good), St Mary's RC Primary School (Outstanding) and Greswell Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M34 2AU?

The closest station to M34 2AU is Denton, about 1,236 m away.

How deprived is the area around M34 2AU?

M34 2AU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,120 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M34 2AU (Denton North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gorton and Denton covering M34 2AU is Hannah Spencer (Green Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Aron Webb (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.